Talent Network & Community Relations Catalyst

University of Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Austin seeks a relational, highly organized Coordinator to support its Talent Network and Community Relations initiatives. This full-time role in the Student Life & Community department offers room for creativity and professional growth in a fast-paced, growing university.

The Coordinator will bridge students and partners, managing systems, data, and follow-through to turn opportunities into results, while supporting events, the Parents Program, and commencement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Experience with databases, spreadsheets, and calendars.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary student contact for Talent Network opportunities.
• Maintain a database of members, partners, student interests, opportunities, deadlines, and outcomes.
• Gather current opportunity details from partners, communicate them to students, and help students understand requirements and timelines.
• Steward opportunities from introduction through completion, collecting student feedback and tracking participation, placements, and impact.
• Support events, site visits, Brown Bag Lunch & Learns, mentorship initiatives, and communications to members, including newsletters, invitations, and follow-up.
• Build strong relationships with students and assist with resume reviews and professional comportment.
• Support the Vice President in strengthening relationships with students, families, alumni, and the broader community.
• Provide operational support for the Parents Program, including communications, databases, events, and volunteers.
• Serve as the main liaison with University events staff and assist with commencement and other milestone events.
• Help develop new initiatives such as merchandise and alumni efforts.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and own projects from planning through completion.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends for University events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Database proficiency

Spreadsheet proficiency

Calendar management

Discretion with confidential info

Student development interest

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

The University of Austin seeks a relational, highly organized Coordinator to support its Talent Network and Community Relations initiatives. This full-time role in the Student Life & Community department offers room for creativity and professional growth in a fast-paced, growing university.

The Coordinator will bridge students and partners, managing systems, data, and follow-through to turn opportunities into results, while supporting events, the Parents Program, and commencement.